Freedom of Choice 13

Amelia could hear Bella's truck coming up the road to the house that Peter and Char purchased. It wasn't fancy like the Cullens; it felt more like a home.

Looking over at her big brother, "Peter why did you buy this home? Not that I'm complaining about the digs, but it is kind of weird having Edward downstairs chained up."

Looking up from the morning paper, Peter always enjoyed when the people around him tried to figure him out. Usually he would let them flounder a little bit, but now was not the time for such things. "Well Snowy, Edward is here to keep Carlisle under control. If not he would whisk him away and hide him, and it would take about 10 years to locate him. I really don't want to waste a decade or so chasing him down. Secondly I think that Bella is going to want to have her own space, the constant reminders of the Cullens taking advantage of her upset her, and it will help her when it is time to leave."

Bella walked in on the tail end of that conversation. "Thank you Peter. I appreciate it."

Amelia perked up hearing her friend's voice. "Hey sweetie. Have a good night?" Sharing a knowing look at Garrett.

Blushing; Bella looked quickly over at Garrett, then right back to Amelia. "Yes, I did, Garrett took me out and we played pool. I actually played well enough. I even had some beers."

Garrett stood up and walked towards her. Placing his hand gently on her shoulder, "Yea Little Bit here will be a pool shark in no time."

Bella couldn't help but feel relaxed at his touch. Looking around she could see that everyone in the room was smiling at her, thank god no one was teasing her.

Jasper could feel Garrett's emotions towards Bella, desire was there, lust as well, but also there were protective instincts as well. Watching his friend, he could see that being near Bella was calming to him, it was almost a mirror of his emotions before he knew for certain that Amelia was his. Looking at the clock, "Char, please contact Esme, Rose, and Emmett, tell them to be in the clearing in about 2 hours." Turning towards his mate, he embraced her in a deep kiss, "You have fun, be safe."

He could feel a slight bit of jealousy coming from Garrett, and a bit of disappointment from Bella. Looking at Bella, "If you do well today, tomorrow I'll give you a little time off and you can come to the field with us. Would you like to see us train Bella?"

Perking up like a kid that was told that they could have any toy at the store. "Really? Oh hell yes I'd love to come." Turning towards Garrett then Amelia, "Let's get to it, I have a reward to earn!" With that Bella went towards the back porch and waited for Amelia.

Laughing at her friend, Amelia looked at her mate, "I guess it's goodbye! Be safe." Turning towards Garrett, "Just go with it, I have a feeling it will be a good thing."

Char nodded. "I approve. Bella is now a Whitlock, so whatever this is, just be a good guy. Let everything else that happens happen."

With that all the vampires left the house, Garrett deep in thought, Jasper calculating their outcome, Peter trying to hone in on a feeling, and the lovely Char recognizing that everything was falling in place. Her family was finally complete.

Walking out to where Bella was sitting, "So you ready. I think we should head towards the forest, there is a creek not too far from the house, I think it would be a great place to calm yourself and find your shield."

Getting up from the chair, Bella followed Amelia into the woods. Anxiety and fear crept into her bones. The last time she was in the woods; Edward crushed her soul. Trying to keep the memories from swallowing her, she focused on her task. If she could do well, she would be able to see how the vampires trained. Once she was changed, she was going to ask Jasper and Peter to train her, with the help of Char of course.

Amelia could feel that Bella was getting anxious, and for the reason behind it. "Bella, I know the last time you walked into the woods it was pretty traumatic, that's why we are doing this here today. It's important to overcome what makes us anxious, being able to touch our gifts when calm or anxious and correctly wield them is valuable. Focusing that energy during times of complete stress or despair will help you better handle it when you need it."

Taking a moment to center herself; Amelia focused her energy as she looked over at the boulders; raising her hands she channeled it, as it surrounded the rocks she was able to crush the tops off making a makeshift seat and table. Checking over her shoulder she looked at Bella. "That wasn't something I could do at first, before I would either launch it or completely crush it into powder. While my gift is considered offensive I had to practice turning it defensive." Taking a moment she sat down on now smoothed rocks. She patted the one next to her. "Our goal as time goes on is to see if we can turn your defensive gift offensive. You good with that?" she asked.

Sitting next to Amelia on the rocks, Bella crossed her legs like she did the day before at the Cullens home. Taking in the time to really think about what Amelia was saying. Having access to her gift, regardless of the situation, was important to her. Even if her gift was strictly defensive, her goal was to be able access it whenever she needed. Hopefully she could help others with her gift, maybe shield them from attacks like Edward or Jane. "Yea I'm good with it all. So what do I do?"

Looking around, taking the time to look around, "I want you to listen to the sound of the brooke, focus on it, let everything else fall away from you."

Bella sat and closed her eyes, she listened to nothing but the water. As the rest of the world faded away, she was able to focus on her inner mind, remembering the last time she touched into her gift the soap. Taking the time to sit in her mind, she imagined her shield again, as the feeling of soap around the shield became more solid. This time she didn't try to force the image of her shield.

Hours passed, as her body became tired, she was able to really grasp her shield. Expanding it just passed her mind, she was able to get it towards the outside of her head. Not wanting to feel it snapback into her mind she carefully put it back. As she opened her eyes she could see that Amelia was relaxed in the same position but she was hovering. It was something that she didn't think was possible.

Amelia could feel she was being stared at. Opening her eyes she could see Bella staring at her. Carefully she let her body settle back onto the rock. "I've been working on this for close to two months, I can just get myself to hover."

"That was amazing." Bella said.

"Even I, who has a good handle on my gift, still need to practice and push myself. As I feel more confident in my skill, I try to see what I can do to push myself further. So when I do get turned, the muscle memory should be there. That's what we are going to try to do with you. Even after we take care of this army, we are going to train until you are turned."

With that both girls got up and started to make the trek towards the Whitlock home. As they entered the home, she could see that everyone was in the house. Walking up to Jasper, "How was your training?" kissing him on his lips.

"Everything went well, I think we are going to have an issue with Jacob," looking over at Bella, "His feelings are getting very dark, so Bella, I need you to stay close to someone in this house at all times. Just until I figure out what or who his feelings are directed at. It may just be the case of him being jealous of Sam being Alpha or," sparing a glance at Garrett, "could be something completely different."

Bella gasped. "Do you think he would attack me?"

Never one to pull punches, "It could be possible, I just would rather be alert than be taken by surprise."

Nodding her head. Wanting to change the subject, "Well I was able to really feel my shield, and I was able to move the shield outward, can't really get past my head, but I will continue to try to move it outside my mind and down my body." Giving Jasper the biggest puppy dog eyes, "so can I come tomorrow to the training?"

Everyone in the room was laughing, Amelia was leaning against her mates shoulders. She turned her eyes towards him as well. "Yeah Major, did we do good, we'd really like to watch all the vampires in my life kick some ass."

Purring into his mate's ear, he gently nipped her neck, "You two are going to be trouble aren't you?"

Tilting her neck for him to kiss. "Probably. But I'll always make it up to you."

Growling at her, he smacked her ass. Trying to focus on Bella, "Yes, Bella you can come to training tomorrow. Dress warmly, please, and do me a favor and stay with Amelia."

Nodding her agreement. "I promise."

Settling down on the couch, Jasper pulled Amelia into his lap, looking over at Garrett he could see that he wanted to get out of the house with Bella.

Garrett looked over at Bella, "Wanna get out of here?"

Bella looked at him with wide eyes. "Yes, I'd love to."

Looking over at Amelia she saw that her friend was smiling.

Garrett zipped over towards Bella, and quickly zipped away with her. Her slightly laughing could be heard as they went out the door.

Amelia leaned down on Jasper, "Do you think either of them know what's going on yet? Or should we just let them figure it out?"

Char laughed, "Nah, let them figure it out. More fun that way. Plus knowing Bella's past with Edward, she needs to feel these kinds of things on her own."

Nuzzling his mate's neck, "That my love is why you're the best." Looking over at Amelia and Jasper, "I'm going to kidnap my mate, scent our property, you my sweet friends have fun." With that both Char and Peter were out the door.

Jasper laughed at his friends. Taking the time to lick her neck, "I'd say we let them figure it out, like we did. Perhaps she will have the balls like you and let him taste her blood."

"Well, what can I say; I didn't want to wait around for you to keep stalking me. Figured we'd settle it quickly, if not then I would have had the pleasure of sending you flying across the room." she quipped.

Gripping her thighs he spread her body across his, grinding his cock into her. "Sending me flying my dear?" Pulling her down closer to his mouth. "I would love to play that game another time, but now, I'm going to strip you down and fuck you."

With that Jasper ripped her clothes off, she found herself on her back in front of the fire. "If you keep ripping my clothes off, I'll have to walk around naked, which I don't mind, but I'm sure you wouldn't want others to see me."

Growling into her ear, "You're mine." Entering her swiftly, he grabbed her legs and lifted them over his shoulders.

Moaning into the room, Amelia twisted her body, using her hips to match his thrusts. Allowing him to control her body for a while, she felt his body tense. She could feel his hands all over her. He focused on her breasts, his cool hands brought the tips of her nipples to a point. "Jasper, please."

Increasing his pace, he placed his thumb on her clit, it was an immediate response. He could feel her pussy contracting around his dick. As her pussy walls clamped around him, he felt his body release into her. His roar shook the house.

As they came down from their high, Jasper gently took himself out of her. Laying next to each other they looked into each other's eyes. "I'll never get tired of this, my dove."

Touching his face, "Me either. I guess I'm kind of crazy about you."

"I'm glad that you feel that way, because everyday I am falling deeply in love with you."

Leaning over to kiss him. "As long as I'm not alone." Leaning into his chest, she started to feel tired.

Jasper sent his love some lethargy and relaxation. As soon as she was asleep; he gently picked her up and headed towards their room. As soon as morning came, he would have her and Bella get ready. It was time to push their training with Amelia, and to push Jacob, having Garrett around Bella would either prove that Jacob's anger was directed at her.

Poor little wolf really didn't know who he was going to be dealing with. Garrett may seem like a fun loving guy, but if Bella was in danger, he was certain Garrett would do anything to eliminate that threat. Poor little wolf.